Status:
valid
Authors:
King & Gamble
Source:
cmp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 74: 142 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545286
Common Names
- Ardisia tetrasepala
- Four-petal Ardisia
- Mountain Ardisia
Description
Ardisia tetrasepala (also called Four-sepaled Ardisia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia tetrasepala is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a ground cover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ardisia tetrasepala are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia tetrasepala can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn. They should be rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist.
Where to Find Ardisia tetrasepala
Ardisia tetrasepala is native to tropical Asia, from India to China, and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Ardisia tetrasepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia tetrasepala?
Ardisia tetrasepala
What are the common names of Ardisia tetrasepala?
Tetrasepala Ardisia, Tetrasepala Marlberry
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia tetrasepala?
Tropical wet forests of Costa Rica and Panama
Species in the Ardisia genus
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum,
Aegiceras floridum,
Amblyanthopsis bhotanica,
Amblyanthopsis membranacea,
Amblyanthopsis philippinensis,
Amblyanthus glandulosus,
Amblyanthus multiflorus,
Amblyanthus obovatus,
Amblyanthus praetervisus,
Androsace beringensis,
Androsace idahoensis,
Androsace adenocephala,
Androsace adfinis,
Androsace aflatunensis,
Androsace aizoon,
Androsace akbajtalensis,
Androsace alaica,
Androsace alaschanica,
Androsace alaskana,
Androsace albana,
Androsace alchemilloides,
Androsace alpina,
Androsace americana,
Androsace apus,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace argentea,
Androsace armeniaca,
Androsace axillaris,
Androsace baltistanica,
Androsace bidentata,
Androsace bisulca,
Androsace brachystegia,
Androsace brahmaputrae,
Androsace brevis,
Androsace bryomorpha,
Androsace bulleyana,
Androsace bungeana,
Androsace caduca,
Androsace caespitosa,
Androsace cernuiflora,
Androsace chaixii,
Androsace chamaejasme,
Androsace ciliata,
Androsace ciliifolia,
Androsace constancei,
Androsace coronata,
Androsace cortusifolia,
Androsace croftii,
Androsace cuscutiformis,